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Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)
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Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)A biological response modifier with unique "homing device" properties. Chemicals or radiation tagged to the MAB may be delivered directly to tumor cells. Or, the MAB itself may be capable of tumor cell destruction.
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Tumor
Overgrowth of tissue.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
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Mono-diet (monophagic diet)
Any regimen characterized by|(a) restriction of food intake to one specific kind of food, or (b) restriction of each meal to one specific kind of food (e.g., porridge alone for breakfast, fruits alone for lunch, and meat alone for dinner).
Monoamine oxidase
MAO. An enzyme that breaks down dopamine. There are two types of MAO "A" and "B." In Parkinson's disease, it is beneficial to block the activity of MAO B.
Monochromat
An individual with only one spectral channel (i.e. retina receptors have the same spectral sensitivity).
Monocid
Monocid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cefonicid sodium.
Monoclonal
Literally, coming from a single clone. A clone is the progeny of a single cell. In immunology, monoclonal generally describes a preparation of antibody that is monogenous, or cells of a single specificity.
Monoclonal antibodies
Very pure antibodies produced artificially. Normally used in laboratory tests but have been used experimentally for treatment of some diseases.
Monocular depth cues
Relative size, texture gradients, perspective, shadow, height of retina image, interposition, motion parallax.
Monocular vision
A condition in which one eye is blind, or in which one eye refuses to register images in co-ordination with the better eye.
Monocular zone
The areas of the visual field from which light projects only to one of the eyes. See also Binocular Zone.
Monocyte
Large circulating white cell, 2-10% of total white cells, phagocytic, indented nucleus. Migrates to tissues, where it is known as a macrophage.
Monodox
Monodox is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxycycline.
Monoket
Monoket is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isosorbide mononitrate.
Monokines
Soluble substances secreted by monocytes, which have a variety of effects on other cells.
Monomorphism
Having not male and female, but only one sexual form or manifestation in a species as, for example, in those species of lizard that reproduce by parthenogenesis.
Mononeuropathy
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting a single nerve. The eye is a common site for this form of nerve damage.|See also: Neuropathy.
Mononucleosis
A viral illness characterized by severe fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat, and fever.
Monoploid
A cell having only one chromosome set (usually as an aberration) or an organism composed of such cells.
Monopril
Monopril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium.
Monopril-hct
Monopril-hct is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium; hydrochlorothiazide.
Monoptic stimulation
When only one eye views an image (the other eye being closed or occluded). See also Binoptic Stimulation and Dichoptic Stimulation.
Monosexual
Characterized by either exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual contacts either in genital acts or as a long-term sexuoerotic status.
Monounsaturated Fat
A fat composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Monounsaturated fats
Dietary fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, that don't seem to have any affect on blood cholesterol.
Monozygotic twins
Twins derived from one egg and one sperm (often called identical twins).
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Mannitol
A medication given to reduce brain swelling and elevated intracranial pressure. Also used to temporarily disrupt the blood brain barrier prior to some forms of chemotherapy.
Mass effect
Damage to the brain due the bulk of a tumor, the blockage of fluid, or excess accumulation of fluid within the skull.
Median survival
Median means the middle value. An equal number of people live longer as die earlier than the median.
Metastasize
To spread to another part of the body, usually through the blood vessels, lymph channels, or spinal fluid.
Metastatic brain tumor
A brain tumor caused by cancer elsewhere in the body spreading to the brain.
Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)
Mutate
Change in the genetic material (DNA) inside the cell.
Medical oncologist
A physician trained in diagnosing and treating tumors and cancer with chemotherapeutic or immunologic agents.
Mediastinitis
Inflammation of the cellular tissue of the mediastinum.
Meningism
A condition in which the symptoms simulate a meningitis, but in which no actual inflammation of these membranes is present.
Meningococcemia
Presence of meningococci (N. meningitidis) in the circulating blood.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tumor
Overgrowth of tissue.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Mono-diet (monophagic diet)
Any regimen characterized by|(a) restriction of food intake to one specific kind of food, or (b) restriction of each meal to one specific kind of food (e.g., porridge alone for breakfast, fruits alone for lunch, and meat alone for dinner).
Monoamine oxidase
MAO. An enzyme that breaks down dopamine. There are two types of MAO "A" and "B." In Parkinson's disease, it is beneficial to block the activity of MAO B.
Monochromat
An individual with only one spectral channel (i.e. retina receptors have the same spectral sensitivity).
Monocid
Monocid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cefonicid sodium.
Monoclonal
Literally, coming from a single clone. A clone is the progeny of a single cell. In immunology, monoclonal generally describes a preparation of antibody that is monogenous, or cells of a single specificity.
Monoclonal antibodies
Very pure antibodies produced artificially. Normally used in laboratory tests but have been used experimentally for treatment of some diseases.
Monocular depth cues
Relative size, texture gradients, perspective, shadow, height of retina image, interposition, motion parallax.
Monocular vision
A condition in which one eye is blind, or in which one eye refuses to register images in co-ordination with the better eye.
Monocular zone
The areas of the visual field from which light projects only to one of the eyes. See also Binocular Zone.
Monocyte
Large circulating white cell, 2-10% of total white cells, phagocytic, indented nucleus. Migrates to tissues, where it is known as a macrophage.
Monodox
Monodox is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxycycline.
Monoket
Monoket is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isosorbide mononitrate.
Monokines
Soluble substances secreted by monocytes, which have a variety of effects on other cells.
Monomorphism
Having not male and female, but only one sexual form or manifestation in a species as, for example, in those species of lizard that reproduce by parthenogenesis.
Mononeuropathy
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting a single nerve. The eye is a common site for this form of nerve damage.|See also: Neuropathy.
Mononucleosis
A viral illness characterized by severe fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat, and fever.
Monoploid
A cell having only one chromosome set (usually as an aberration) or an organism composed of such cells.
Monopril
Monopril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium.
Monopril-hct
Monopril-hct is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium; hydrochlorothiazide.
Monoptic stimulation
When only one eye views an image (the other eye being closed or occluded). See also Binoptic Stimulation and Dichoptic Stimulation.
Monosexual
Characterized by either exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual contacts either in genital acts or as a long-term sexuoerotic status.
Monounsaturated Fat
A fat composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Monounsaturated fats
Dietary fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, that don't seem to have any affect on blood cholesterol.
Monozygotic twins
Twins derived from one egg and one sperm (often called identical twins).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Mannitol
A medication given to reduce brain swelling and elevated intracranial pressure. Also used to temporarily disrupt the blood brain barrier prior to some forms of chemotherapy.
Mass effect
Damage to the brain due the bulk of a tumor, the blockage of fluid, or excess accumulation of fluid within the skull.
Median survival
Median means the middle value. An equal number of people live longer as die earlier than the median.
Metastasize
To spread to another part of the body, usually through the blood vessels, lymph channels, or spinal fluid.
Metastatic brain tumor
A brain tumor caused by cancer elsewhere in the body spreading to the brain.
Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)
Mutate
Change in the genetic material (DNA) inside the cell.
Medical oncologist
A physician trained in diagnosing and treating tumors and cancer with chemotherapeutic or immunologic agents.
Mediastinitis
Inflammation of the cellular tissue of the mediastinum.
Meningism
A condition in which the symptoms simulate a meningitis, but in which no actual inflammation of these membranes is present.
Meningococcemia
Presence of meningococci (N. meningitidis) in the circulating blood.
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